Gallons of gasoline equivalent to Joules Converter

1 gallon of gasoline equivalent (GGE) equals 121,320,000 joules (J).

Quick answer

  • 1 gallon of gasoline equivalent = 121,320,000 joules
  • 1 joule = 8.242664 × 10-9 gallons of gasoline equivalent
  • Formula: J = GGE × 121,320,000

1 gallon of gasoline equivalent = 121,320,000 joules

How to convert gallons of gasoline equivalent to joules

J = GGE × 121,320,000

To convert gallons of gasoline equivalent to joules, multiply the number of gallons of gasoline equivalent by 121,320,000.

Example: 4 GGE to J

  1. Start with the value in gallons of gasoline equivalent: 4 GGE.
  2. Multiply by 121,320,000: 4 × 121,320,000 = 485,280,000.
  3. Result: 4 gallons of gasoline equivalent = 485,280,000 joules.

Going the other way, 1 joule = 8.242664 × 10-9 gallons of gasoline equivalent, so to convert joules back to gallons of gasoline equivalent you divide by the same number. See joules to gallons of gasoline equivalent.

Gallons of gasoline equivalent to joules conversion table

Gallons of gasoline equivalent (GGE)Joules (J)
1 GGE 121,320,000 J
2 GGE 242,640,000 J
3 GGE 363,960,000 J
4 GGE 485,280,000 J
5 GGE 606,600,000 J
6 GGE 727,920,000 J
7 GGE 849,240,000 J
8 GGE 970,560,000 J
9 GGE 1,091,880,000 J
10 GGE 1,213,200,000 J
100 GGE 12,132,000,000 J

What is a gallon of gasoline equivalent?

The gallon of gasoline equivalent is the energy in a US gallon of gasoline, which the EPA sets at 33.7 kWh (about 115,000 BTU) for calculating MPGe for electric cars.

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What is a joule?

The joule is the SI unit of energy, work and heat.

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Convert gallons of gasoline equivalent to other units

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Frequently asked questions

How many joules are in a gallon of gasoline equivalent?

One gallon of gasoline equivalent is 121,320,000 joules.

How many gallons of gasoline equivalent are in a joule?

One joule is 8.242664e-9 gallons of gasoline equivalent.

What is the formula to convert gallons of gasoline equivalent to joules?

J = GGE × 121,320,000.